By: Arezoo Roa, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director She was the kind of person who lit up a room, until she didn’t. Friends noticed the change slowly. She stopped
By Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, Prevention & Community Education Director Understanding trauma bonds reveals the deep emotional connections that can develop between an abuser and their victim. These bonds may seem
By: Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, Prevention & Community Education Director January is recognized as Stalking Awareness Month. Understanding stalking as an abusive tactic in relationship violence is something we need to
Mariah was once full of life and joy—a mother of two, embracing every moment as a mother with excitement. But everything changed when she entered an abusive relationship. What began
By: Maricela Rios-Faust, Chief Executive Officer As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the journey to emotional and psychological safety for survivors and
By: Young Lin, LCSW, Clinical Director Although April, designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month, has concluded, it remains crucial to acknowledge the profound impact our childhood experiences have on shaping
When Drew landed a job at a local keychain company, she felt an immediate connection with her supervisor George. What initially seemed like the start of something special turned sour,
Taylor recently immigrated from Japan to the US in search of a better life with more opportunities. In pursuit of her dreams, Taylor wasted no time. She dedicated herself to
By: Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, Prevention & Community Education Director When we think about relationship violence and what it looks like, our experience and learnings associate it with physical as the
Quinn, mother of three, was a supervision aide at an elementary school and worked evenings at a laundry mat. She enjoyed working at the school and found her work impactful
